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The FM-7 ("Fujitsu Micro 7") is a home computer created by Fujitsu.[2][3] It was first released in 1982 and was sold in Japan and Spain.[4] It is a stripped-down version of Fujitsu's earlier FM-8 computer,[2] and during development it was referred to as the "FM-8 Jr.".
Although it was designed to be a cut-down version of the FM-8 (with the FM-7 costing 126,000 yen, compared to 218,000 yen for the FM-8[2][5]), most notably removing the (expensive) bubble memory technology, the FM-7 was given a more advanced AY-3-8910 sound chip capable of three voice sound synthesis, leading to a strong uptake among the hobbyist computer market in Japan and making it a more popular system than the FM-8.
The FM-7 primarily competed with the NEC PC-8801 and Sharp X1 series of computers in the early 1980s. It was succeeded by the FM-77 series of computers in 1984, which featured backwards compatibility with the FM-7. The FM-77 series was later succeeded by the 32-bit FM Towns in 1989.
Sound: 3-channel (AY-3-8910) PSG chip, built-in speaker mounted near the top of the unit. From FM77AV onwards, the system includes the 6-channel YM2203 (3 PSG channels + 3 FM channels, making it a total of six).
Interfaces: RS-232, monitor and Centronics ports, 3 expansion slots.
Three slots for optional plug-in cards, including a Z-80 CPU and additional RS-232 ports.
Full-size keyboard, with keys handling multiple functions (as many as 5, depending on what SHIFT/KANA/GRAPH/etc key is pressed).
10 Function Keys at the top, pre-programmed with shortcuts (LIST, etc.).
Numeric keypad (on right) and cursor-control keys (upper-right).
F-BASIC
The included "F-BASIC" is an enhanced version of the Color BASIC language used on the TRS-80 Color Computer. Changes include a different character set that includes katakana and a few kanji, the ability to have graphics appear on the default text screen, and several new commands such as BEEP, CONNECT, MON, SYMBOL, INTERVAL, MERGE, RANDOMIZE, SWAP, and TERM. There are also strings for TIME$ and DATE$, which access a temporary built-in internal clock, though if the power is turned off, the time and date are lost.
While F-Basic has commands that Color BASIC does not, most commands featured in both versions of the language operate in exactly the same fashion.
While the BASIC EDIT command works the same as on Color BASIC, the cursor position is important on the FM-7: there is a small keypad on the upper-right of the FM-7 with cursor-control keys (arrows, INSERT & DELETE), and wherever the user decides to position the cursor, it will move it there and affect whatever is underneath it.
Both Microsoft and Fujitsu share the copyright on the BASIC.
The Fujitsu FM-7 2017-12-28 at the Wayback Machine, 8-Bit Computer Page, Larry's Homepage
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provided in the foreign language article You must provide copyright attribution in the edit summary accompanying your translation by providing an interlanguage link to the source of your translation A model attribution edit summary is Content in this edit is translated from the existing Japanese Wikipedia article at ja FM 7 see its history for attribution You should also add the template Translated ja FM 7 to the talk page For more guidance see Wikipedia Translation The FM 7 Fujitsu Micro 7 is a home computer created by Fujitsu 2 3 It was first released in 1982 and was sold in Japan and Spain 4 It is a stripped down version of Fujitsu s earlier FM 8 computer 2 and during development it was referred to as the FM 8 Jr FM 7ManufacturerFujitsuTypePersonal ComputerRelease dateNovember 1982 40 years ago 1982 11 Introductory price 126 000 1250 DiscontinuedApril 1984 1984 04 original model 1 Units sold220 000 original model 1 MediaCassette tape 51 4 inch floppy diskOperating systemFujitsu Disk Basic OS 9 FLEXCPU2x MBL 68B09 clocked at 2MHzMemory64KB RAM 48KB VRAM 48KB ROMDisplay8 colours at 640 x 200 pixel resolutionGraphicsMBL 68B09SoundAY 3 8910 YM2203 FM77AV onwards InputKeyboard JoystickDimensions43 2 x 28 5 x 10 2Mass4 5 kgPredecessorFM 8SuccessorFM TownsAlthough it was designed to be a cut down version of the FM 8 with the FM 7 costing 126 000 yen compared to 218 000 yen for the FM 8 2 5 most notably removing the expensive bubble memory technology the FM 7 was given a more advanced AY 3 8910 sound chip capable of three voice sound synthesis leading to a strong uptake among the hobbyist computer market in Japan and making it a more popular system than the FM 8 The FM 7 primarily competed with the NEC PC 8801 and Sharp X1 series of computers in the early 1980s It was succeeded by the FM 77 series of computers in 1984 which featured backwards compatibility with the FM 7 The FM 77 series was later succeeded by the 32 bit FM Towns in 1989 The FM 7 is based around the 6809 chip which was also used in home computers such as the TRS 80 Color Computer and Dragon 32 64 as well as several arcade games Contents 1 Hardware 2 F BASIC 3 Models 4 References 5 External linksHardware EditTwo MC 68B09 CPUs 2 MHz one main CPU and one graphics processor Screen Resolution 640 200 8 colors Memory 40 KB ROM 64 KB RAM Sound 3 channel AY 3 8910 PSG chip built in speaker mounted near the top of the unit From FM77AV onwards the system includes the 6 channel YM2203 3 PSG channels 3 FM channels making it a total of six Interfaces RS 232 monitor and Centronics ports 3 expansion slots Storage 5 25 floppy disk Operating system OS 9 compatible with Color Computer 6 7 Three slots for optional plug in cards including a Z 80 CPU and additional RS 232 ports Full size keyboard with keys handling multiple functions as many as 5 depending on what SHIFT KANA GRAPH etc key is pressed 10 Function Keys at the top pre programmed with shortcuts LIST etc Numeric keypad on right and cursor control keys upper right F BASIC EditThe included F BASIC is an enhanced version of the Color BASIC language used on the TRS 80 Color Computer Changes include a different character set that includes katakana and a few kanji the ability to have graphics appear on the default text screen and several new commands such as BEEP CONNECT MON SYMBOL INTERVAL MERGE RANDOMIZE SWAP and TERM There are also strings for TIME and DATE which access a temporary built in internal clock though if the power is turned off the time and date are lost While F Basic has commands that Color BASIC does not most commands featured in both versions of the language operate in exactly the same fashion While the BASIC EDIT command works the same as on Color BASIC the cursor position is important on the FM 7 there is a small keypad on the upper right of the FM 7 with cursor control keys arrows INSERT amp DELETE and wherever the user decides to position the cursor it will move it there and affect whatever is underneath it Both Microsoft and Fujitsu share the copyright on the BASIC Models EditThere were several models of the computer 1982 FM 7 M68B09 RAM 64 KB ROM 48 KB VRAM 48 KB 640 200 8 colors 1984 FM NEW7 M68B09 integrated memory and LSI chip cheap production The features are the same as the FM 7 1984 FM77 M68B09E RAM 64 KB max 256 KB VRAM 48 KB 1985 FM77L2 M68B09E 1985 FM77L4 M68B09E 1985 FM77AV M68B09E RAM 128 KB max 192 KB ROM 48 KB VRAM 96 KB 640 200 8 colors 320 200 4096 colors 4096 colors 1 AV 1 or 2 AV 2 floppy 3 5 inch 320 KB 1986 FM77AV20 M68B09E like FM77AV but floppy 640 KB 1986 FM77AV40 M68B09E like FM77AV20 but RAM 192 KB max 448 KB VRAM 144 KB to support 320 200 262144 colors 1987 FM77AV20EX M68B09E RAM 128 KB max 192 KB VRAM 96 KB 640x400 1987 FM77AV40EX M68B09E RAM 192 KB max 448 KB VRAM 144 KB 640x400 1988 FM77AV40SX M68B09E RAM 192 KB max 448 KB VRAM 144 KBReferences Edit a b 小林紀興 1987 富士通の大逆襲計画 The big counterattack plan by Fujitsu in Japanese 講談社 p 95 ISBN 4061928074 a b c FM 7 1982 Fujitsu Global Retrieved 2022 12 06 FM 7 Fujitsu www old computers com Retrieved 2022 12 06 Campos Daniel Fujitsu FM 7 O CoCo japones AMX PROJECT in European Portuguese Retrieved 2022 12 06 FM 8 1981 Fujitsu Global Retrieved 2022 12 06 Larry Green 2005 04 08 The Fujitsu Micro FM7 Larry Green s Homepage at Nausicaa net Archived from the original on 2017 12 28 Retrieved 2009 03 02 Fujitsu Micro 7 Retrocomputing www roug org Retrieved 2022 12 06 External links EditFujitsu FM 7 OLD COMPUTERS COM Museum The Fujitsu FM 7 Archived 2017 12 28 at the Wayback Machine 8 Bit Computer Page Larry s Homepage Oh FM 7 museum Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title FM 7 amp oldid 1146773828, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
